Cookbook:Nigerian Plantain Stew

Nigerian plantain stew is a dish using ripe plantain and other stew ingredients.

Ingredients

 * Olive oil
 * Onion, chopped
 * Red bell pepper, chopped
 * Garlic, minced
 * Paprika (optional)
 * Tomato, diced
 * Vegetable broth
 * Tomato paste
 * Kidney beans
 * Coconut milk (optional)
 * Ripe plantain, sliced
 * Lime juice
 * Salt
 * Pepper

Equipment

 * Pot
 * Cooktop
 * Knife
 * Spoon

Procedure

 * 1) Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pot. Add the onion and red pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
 * 2) Add the garlic and paprika, and continue cooking for about a minute.
 * 3) Stir in the tomato, vegetable broth, tomato paste, kidney beans, and coconut milk. Cook for 25 minutes.
 * 4) Heat some olive oil in another pot. Add the sliced plantain, and cook for about 5 minutes until the plantain is soft. Remove the plantain and transfer to a plate.
 * 5) After the stew has simmered for 25 minutes, remove from heat. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
 * 6) Serve.